Senior Photonic Test Development Engineer (Quantum Photonics)

Location: Onsite in Boston, Massachusetts, United States; travel less than 10%

Base salary: $126,887–$166,127 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops integrated quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security solutions, with operations across the United States and internationally.

What you will do

• Design, upgrade, and expand optical testing infrastructure for classical and quantum integrated photonics devices at chip and wafer scale.
• Characterize passive and active optical components using room-temperature and cryogenic setups.
• Develop and document robust component-level testing procedures.
• Automate instrument setup, data acquisition, and analysis for scalable characterization flows.
• Collaborate with design, packaging, and systems teams to optimize testing features and build a library of test flows.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in optical spectroscopy or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with test instrumentation and room-temperature optical testing methods.
• Strong data processing, visualization, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with free-space optics, imaging systems, laser sources, and fiber components.
• Programming experience in a general-purpose language such as Python or MATLAB for test automation; onsite work in Boston is required, and U.S. person status or applicable export-control authorization may be required.

Nice to have

• Five or more years of design and characterization experience with classical integrated photonics devices.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic optical test setups.
• Hands-on experience characterizing integrated photonics devices.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching, unlimited paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
• Work environment centered on autonomy, productivity, respect, and equal opportunity.